Star Wars TV News and Rumors

[Darth Barrister]

New rumors from sometimes reliable sources.

Lucas and Speilberg are in preliminary discussions to produce sequels to the OT.

One idea being floated around is having it done through a TV miniseries on the Sci Fi channel, produced by Speilberg.

However, the other rumor floating around with this is that there will be TRIPLETS born to Padme not twins and that, get this, the third baby will be the bad guy for these new sequels.

any thoughts?

[T-bone]

LOL!!!!

[E-Rock]

Oh my...this sounds like a bad episode of General Hospital.

[Darth Vegas]

I'd say ANY episode, but that's me... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Luvinna]

Oh, good grief! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif

[Darth Barrister]

I figure that these rumors are just as reliable as TF.n style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

To me the ILM folks just like to be on the rumor bandwagon. (that's all I can say about my "source")

[Darth Palpy]

It's no worse than all the `spoilers` currently doing the rounds.

[Swamprat_Jedi_Knight]

Riiiiight... that sounds feasible. Worth a laugh though.

[Bewchacca]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif Well I will take this as I do all spoilers, rumors and spy reports. With a grain of salt and a dash of pepper until officially confirmed.
But if this does turn out to be true, I think it would be cool. I really enjoyed Taken done by SS and if anyone is going to take over the reins for GL who better than his pal? The triplets idea could work and make an interesting plot. I am skeptical, but optimistic. ???

[bluemilk]

no way would Spielberg create star wars movies for the sci fi channel or even for movie theatres. Why? because he is not a fantasy/sci fi director and it's not his style. Plus he's committed to other projects.

[Bewchacca]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Why? because he is not a fantasy/sci fi director and it's not his style. Plus he's committed to other projects[/b][/quote] ???


So you are saying that ET, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Taken(to name a few) do not fit into the sci fi/fantasy category?
Taken was a scifi mini series that was aired on the SciFi channel last year. As far as current projects, those could all be wrapped up by 05 and he could possibly start on a SW miniSeries.
I am not trying to argue with you but I feel you are quite mistaken about your post. SS and Lucas are reported to be very close and I for one see it as a plausible scenario. Like I said, I do not believe the rumor but I will keep an open mind until it is confirmed either way. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif

[Bewchacca]

Steven Speilberg is very versatile and I just wanted to paste this in here to back up my previous post. He has been involved with many projects that fit into the sci-fi /fanstasy genre. I would say doing a SW film on TV or Film would in fact, be just his style. JMHO style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hehe.gif


Producer - filmography
(In Production) (2000s) (1990s) (1980s) (1970s)

"Untitled World War II Pacific Theater Project" (2005) (mini) TV Series (announced) (executive producer)
Jurassic Park IV (2005) (pre-production) (executive producer)
Terminal, The (2004) (filming) (producer)


Catch Me If You Can (2002) (producer)
"Steven Spielberg Presents Taken" (2002) (mini) TV Series (executive producer)
... aka "Taken" (2002) (mini) (USA: short title)
Men in Black II (2002) (executive producer)
... aka MIB 2 (2002) (USA: promotional abbreviation)
... aka MIIB (2002) (USA: promotional abbreviation)
Price for Peace (2002) (executive producer)
"Broken Silence" (2002) (mini) TV Series (executive producer)
We Stand Alone Together (2001) (TV) (executive producer)
"Band of Brothers" (2001) (mini) TV Series (executive producer)
Jurassic Park III (2001) (executive producer)
... aka JP3 (2001) (USA: promotional abbreviation)
Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001) (producer)
... aka A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) (USA: poster title)
Evolution (2001) (executive producer) (uncredited)
Shrek (2001) (executive producer) (uncredited)
Semper Fi (2001) (TV) (executive producer)
Shooting War (2000) (TV) (executive producer)
Holocaust szemei, A (2000) (executive producer)
... aka Eyes of the Holocaust (2000) (International: English title) (USA)


Haunting, The (1999) (executive producer) (uncredited)
... aka Maldición, La (1999) (USA: Spanish title)
"Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain" (1998) TV Series (executive producer)
"Toonsylvania" (1998) TV Series (executive producer)
... aka "Steven Spielberg Presents Toonsylvania" (1998)
Last Days, The (1998) (executive producer)
Saving Private Ryan (1998) (producer)
Mask of Zorro, The (1998) (executive producer)
Deep Impact (1998) (executive producer)
Amistad (1997) (producer)
Men in Black (1997) (executive producer)
... aka MIB (1997) (USA: promotional abbreviation)
Best of Roger Rabbit, The (1996) (V) (executive producer)
... aka Disney and Steven Spielberg present The Best of Roger Rabbit (1996) (V) (USA: complete title)
Twister (1996) (executive producer)
"High Incident" (1996) TV Series (executive producer)
Survivors of the Holocaust (1996) (TV) (executive producer)
Pinky & the Brain Christmas Special, A (1995) (TV) (executive producer)
Tiny Toon Adventures: Night Ghoulery (1995) (TV) (executive producer)
Balto (1995) (executive producer)
"Freakazoid!" (1995) TV Series (executive producer)
"Pinky and the Brain" (1995) TV Series (executive producer)
Casper (1995) (executive producer)
I'm Mad (1994) (executive producer)
Tiny Toons Spring Break (1994) (TV) (executive producer)
Yakko's World: An Animaniacs Singalong (1994) (V) (executive producer)
"ER" (1994) TV Series (executive producer) (1994)
Flintstones, The (1994) (executive producer) (as Steven Spielrock)
SeaQuest DSV (1993) (TV) (executive producer)
Schindler's List (1993) (producer)
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993) (executive producer)
"SeaQuest DSV" (1993) TV Series (executive producer)
... aka "SeaQuest 2032" (1995) (USA: new title)
"Family Dog" (1993) TV Series (executive producer)
"Animaniacs" (1993) TV Series (executive producer)
... aka "Animaniacs" (1993) (UK)
... aka "Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs" (1993) (USA: complete title)
Class of '61 (1993) (TV) (executive producer)
Trail Mix-Up (1993) (executive producer)
Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation (1992) (V) (executive producer)
... aka How I Spent My Vacation (1992) (V)
It's A Wonderful Tiny Toons Christmas Special (1992) (TV) (executive producer)
Wish for Wings That Work, A (1991) (TV) (executive producer)
American Tail: Fievel Goes West, An (1991) (producer)
Cape Fear (1991) (executive producer) (uncredited)
"Tiny Toon Adventures" (1990) TV Series (executive producer)
... aka "Steven Spielberg Presents... Tiny Toon Adventures" (1990) (USA)
Arachnophobia (1990) (executive producer)
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) (executive producer)
Roller Coaster Rabbit (1990) (executive producer)
Back to the Future Part III (1990) (executive producer)
Yume (1990) (executive producer: international version)
... aka Akira Kurosawa's Dreams (1990)
... aka Dreams (1990)
... aka I Saw a Dream Like This (1990)
... aka Konna yume wo mita (1990)
... aka Such Dreams I Have Dreamed (1990) (Japan: English title)
Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) (executive producer)


Always (1989) (producer)
Back to the Future Part II (1989) (executive producer)
Dad (1989) (executive producer)
Tummy Trouble (1989) (executive producer)
Land Before Time, The (1988) (executive producer)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) (executive producer)
*batteries not included (1987) (executive producer)
Empire of the Sun (1987) (producer)
Three O'Clock High (1987) (executive producer) (uncredited)
Innerspace (1987) (executive producer)
Harry and the Hendersons (1987) (executive producer) (uncredited)
... aka Bigfoot and the Hendersons (1987)
American Tail, An (1986) (executive producer)
Money Pit, The (1986) (executive producer)
Color Purple, The (1985) (producer)
Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) (executive producer)
... aka Pyramid of Fear (1985)
"Amazing Stories" (1985) TV Series (executive producer)
... aka "Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories" (1985) (USA: complete title)
Back to the Future (1985) (executive producer)
Goonies, The (1985) (executive producer)
Fandango (1985) (executive producer) (uncredited)
Gremlins (1984) (executive producer)
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) (producer)
Poltergeist (1982) (producer)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) (producer)
... aka E.T. (1982) (USA: short title)
... aka E.T. the Extra- Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (2002) (USA: longer version)
Continental Divide (1981) (executive producer)
Used Cars (1980) (executive producer)


I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978) (executive producer)





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Filmography as: Producer, Director, Miscellaneous Crew, Writer, Editor, Actor, Second Unit Director or Assistant Director, Visual Effects, Himself, Notable TV Guest Appearances
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Director - filmography
(In Production) (2000s) (1990s) (1980s) (1970s) (1960s) (1950s)

Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The (2005) (announced)
Indiana Jones 4 (2005) (pre-production)
Terminal, The (2004) (filming)


Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Minority Report (2002)
Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001)
... aka A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) (USA: poster title)


Unfinished Journey, The (1999)
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Amistad (1997)
Lost World: Jurassic Park, The (1997)
Steven Spielberg's Director's Chair (1996) (VG)
Schindler's List (1993)
Jurassic Park (1993)
... aka JP (1993) (USA: promotional abbreviation)
Amazing Stories: Book One (1992) (V) (segment "The Mission")
Hook (1991)


Always (1989)
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Empire of the Sun (1987)
Color Purple, The (1985)
"Amazing Stories" (1985) TV Series (episode "Ghost Train (1985)") (episode "Mission, The (1985)")
... aka "Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories" (1985) (USA: complete title)
"Strokes of Genius" (1984) (mini) TV Series (introductory segments)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) (segment 2)
Poltergeist (1982) (uncredited)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
... aka E.T. (1982) (USA: short title)
... aka E.T. the Extra- Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (2002) (USA: longer version)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
... aka Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) (USA: video title)


1941 (1979)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
... aka CE3K (1977) (USA: informal short title)
Jaws (1975)
Sugarland Express, The (1974)
Savage (1973/I) (TV)
... aka Savage File, The (1973) (TV) (USA)
... aka Watch Dog (1973) (TV)
Something Evil (1972) (TV)
Duel (1971/I) (TV)
"Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law" (1971) TV Series (episode "Eulogy for a Wide Receiver (1971)")
Columbo: Murder by the Book (1971) (TV)
"Psychiatrist, The" (1971) TV Series (episode "Par for the Course (1971)") (episode "Private World of Martin Dalton, The (1971)")
Name of the Game: LA 2017, The (1971) (TV)
"Night Gallery" (1970) TV Series (episode "Eyes") (episode "Make Me Laugh")
... aka "Rod Serling's Night Gallery" (1970) (USA)


Night Gallery (1969) (TV) (segment "Eyes")
"Marcus Welby, M.D." (1969) TV Series (episode "Daredevil Gesture, The (1970)")
... aka "Robert Young, Family Doctor" (1969)
Amblin' (1968)
"Name of the Game, The" (1968) TV Series (episode "L.A. 2017")
Slipstream (1967) (unfinished)
Firelight (1964)
Battle Squad (1961)
Escape to Nowhere (1961)


Last Gun, The (1959)

[bluemilk]

no. not in the sense of Star Wars or Alien or Dune. Spielberg's movies about aliens deal with how conspiracy, abduction, or aliens landing on earth affect the lives of modern society and our obsession with alien folklore. Spielberg directs movies about extraordinary events in the lives of ordinary people. He does not direct movies about galaxies far far away...

[bluemilk]

Originally posted by Bewchacca@Oct 21 2003, 11:42 PM
Steven Speilberg is very versatile and I just wanted to paste this in here to back up my previous post. He has been involved with many projects that fit into the sci-fi /fanstasy genre. I would say doing a SW film on TV or Film would in fact, be just his style. JMHO style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hehe.gif
and I would say read the line in my profile that says "steven spielberg worshipper" I do not kid. I have a Spielberg movie memorbilia collection that would make you cry. I have been following his career and movies since I was 6 years old. trust me, TK-007 and T'bone may be the consummate Star Wars fan, but I am the consummate Spielberg fan.

[Bewchacca]

That isn't what you stated though, you said that scifi/fantasy weren't his style.
Granted he has not done any SW ,ALien, Dune type stuff, Other directors already madetheir names in that arena. But I do not think it impossible that GL and SS would collaborate to continue the saga. In fact, StarWars is very deep in conspiracy as an undertone of its story and it does mirror certain real life conspiracies that I am aware of. the OT dealt with the conspiracy of the Rebellion to overthrow the Empire which mirrors many real life rebellions where a small number of freedom fighters go against a larger "Imperial type" government. The PT deals with Palpatine secretly plotting to overthrow the Republic, which mirrors certain real life conspiracies concerning ashadow type entity bent on usurping power from the Republic of the United States of America. SO again, I do not see your point. Even Dune had conspiratorial undertones in it ,Baron Harkonan(sp) orchestrated the death of Duke Lito and plotted the whole take of of Arakas.
These events also mirrored real life conspiracies that have and still occur in our world.
And yes, SS's movies usually are set in our own galaxy, there is nothing to stop him from changing the arena to a galaxy far,far away.


I havent read your profile so I do not know anything about you. I for one do not worship anyone or any thing other than truth and logic.


Ok, I just viewed your profile, I am glad to see we have alot of common interest, your birthday is even on the same date as my daughters and we are both pisces and love Metallica. I really do not want to argue with you as we both have our point of views so lets agree to disaagree on this matter, OK.

[bluemilk]

Spielberg directs movies that deal with modern society and our fears and our past. He is a historian and a storyteller to modern audiences. He does not direct movies about far away queens on imaginary planets that have walking, talking reptiles and are being attacked by bug like aliens.

He directs movies like ET, about a scared and lonely boy dealing with the divorce of his parents. He preys on our fears of the unknown with Jaws or Duel. Historical films like Saving Private Ryan, Empire of the Sun, Amistad,Color Purple and Schindler's List. He directed Sugarland express about a young naive couple wanting a second chance to raise their son while at the same time creating the modern police chase. Or close encounters about an ordinary man whos life is changed in extraordinary ways, same as the Taken mini series. Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones were adventure movies with modern characters. Even AI and Minority report stayed within the theme of modern society.

Sure there are sci fi elements and yeah he directed Hook but they are not the same genre as Alien or Star Wars. Spielberg does not create fantasical worlds, he makes our world fantasical.

[Bewchacca]

Yawn, Going to bed now, goodnight

[bluemilk]

I win style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif yay me

[bluemilk]

Originally posted by Bewchacca@Oct 22 2003, 12:01 AM
I really do not want to argue with you as we both have our point of views so lets agree to disaagree on this matter, OK.
okay and no worries style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif it's not personal, just discussion.

[Bewchacca]

I agree, nothing personal and yes you win. Even more so since as soon as I logged off my youngest woke up with a nightmare and climbed in bed with my wife and is hogging the bed.

All I was saying that anything is possible and until it is either confrimed or denied, I am open to the possibilty.

[Gazelle]

I thought this thread was about triplets?

Getting back on topic, while the notion of a future trilogy, etc is exciting, the idea of a third Skywalker is fraught with continuity bloopers.

"That boy is our last hope"
"No, there is another..... and, oh yes, there's his long lost brother Bernard as well..."

"To protect you BOTH from the Emperor..."

I would have thought that if Luke did have a long lost sister called Olwyn, the Obi Wan scene in ROTJ would have been the place to reveal it.

I don't know - killing Padme, producing triplets. Doesn't anyone care about continuity? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif

[Darth Bangkok]

Taken was boring. and silly.

[T-bone]

Damn those intergalactic fertility drugs.

[bous]

It's a boy!

and a girl!

And, and .......a Gungan?

No wonder Anakin turned when he got the news about the birth :roll:

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by bluemilk@Oct 21 2003, 10:06 PM
no way would Spielberg create star wars movies for the sci fi channel or even for movie theatres. Why? because he is not a fantasy/sci fi director and it's not his style. Plus he's committed to other projects.
I don't think he would direct any made for tv movie, but Spielly has showed alot of interest in directing a Star Wars film in the past, in fact at one point he was even interested in directing Episode 2.

But getting back to triplets....I hope not, that's all I can say.

[brookie]

Originally posted by Gazelle@Oct 22 2003, 05:22 AM
I thought this thread was about triplets?

Getting back on topic, while the notion of a future trilogy, etc is exciting, the idea of a third Skywalker is fraught with continuity bloopers.

"That boy is our last hope"
"No, there is another..... and, oh yes, there's his long lost brother Bernard as well..."

"To protect you BOTH from the Emperor..."

I would have thought that if Luke did have a long lost sister called Olwyn, the Obi Wan scene in ROTJ would have been the place to reveal it.

I don't know - killing Padme, producing triplets. Doesn't anyone care about continuity? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif
hahahha! bernard

[P-Ray]

It's a crappy idea. I'm sure that someone could think of a much better idea to continue the series if they wanted to.

[Darth Vegas]

The third child is Han.

[bluemilk]

okay no style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif don't be weird. leia would be getting it from both sides. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif

[Darth Vegas]

Leia in the eh? Kinky... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[bluemilk]

^you need to say out of that Leia's Enslavement thread, young man! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mad.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by TK-007@Oct 22 2003, 03:24 PM
The third child is Han.
I was actually going to say that too but i didn't want to get too freaky. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[maddog62]

Originally posted by bluemilk@Oct 22 2003, 08:31 PM
^you need to say out of that Leia's Enslavement thread, young man! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mad.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif
Well Luke is a farmboy, so lets keep it in the family.

[Darth Vegas]

Okay, okay, seriously if there was a third child, his name would probably be Deak.

[Bewchacca]

Maybe the twins are born so far apart that when Luke and Leia were spirited away, Obi Wan and Yoda knoew nothing of the third on and he was taken away by Jar Jar and raised by the Gungans. Then later he was found by Palpatine and trained a future replacement to Vader. Palps always has an ace up his sleeve. Maybe the unknown triplet could be Mara Jade......

What is it with Luke and his sisters anyway?

[Jacen Solo]

Originally posted by Luvinna@Oct 21 2003, 03:20 PM
Oh, good grief! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif
I second that, Luv!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[Ali Arikan]

Sounds fantastic.

I hear Russ Meyer is going to direct Episode VII so I just can't wait.

[QuigonWindu]

Originally posted by Darth Barrister@Oct 21 2003, 04:02 PM
New rumors from sometimes reliable sources.

Lucas and Speilberg are in preliminary discussions to produce sequels to the OT.

One idea being floated around is having it done through a TV miniseries on the Sci Fi channel, produced by Speilberg.

However, the other rumor floating around with this is that there will be TRIPLETS born to Padme not twins and that, get this, the third baby will be the bad guy for these new sequels.

any thoughts?
<span style="font-size:8pt;line-height:100%"><span style="color:purple">New sequels? Trust me, if Lucas didn't say anything about sequels himself it's not true.</span></span>

[Darth Vegas]

Dude not to say this is or isn't true, but there are people in and outside of Lucas' domain that have inside information.

[Darth Vegas]

Here's something to chew on from the May 1980 issue of Bantha Tracks:

Bantha Tracks: "What is the third trilogy about?"

GL: "It deals with the character that survives Star Wars III and his adventures."

[Queen 'Onna]

LOL

[jom]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Oh my...this sounds like a bad episode of General Hospital. [/b][/quote]

I didn't realize there were any GOOD episodes of General Hospital.

BTW, I heard a rumor that the new bad guy in Ep. 3 is called "General Hospital" and not "Grevious" so maybe this is where that Spielberg thing came from. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

Triplets? Luke, Leia and.....Larry? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

jom

[bous]

I know that just after ROJ Carrie Fisher has said that they did talk about a possible third trilogy & that they could do it when they would all be old, it didn't say anything about the story, I don't think it was George's Idea. It was just the cast having enjoyed working together and thinking about working together again. (or maybe it was just the drugs talking style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif ).

Just wonder who could be the surviving character of EPIII as told by GL in Bantha tracks.
Anakin, Yoda & Obi Wan don't survive the OT. Luke & Leia do but I doubt he means them It should be someone with some importance to the entire story so who could it be?
I think it was an old idea and we shouldn't think too much of it.

[bous]

I don't think that the news from the Bantha tracks article should be taken to seriously nowadays.
It's an interview with GL around the release of ESB and a lot has changed since then.

Another line from the conclusion of that interview was: "Revenge of the jediwill complete the middle trilogyof the nine-part Star Wars epic. Following it's completion, the first trilogy will be filmed, and then finally, the last trilogy. Should production on the nine films continue at the same rate, we can expect to see the ninth film released in the spring of 2001."

And: Bantha Tracks: "At one point there were going to be twelve Star Wars films"
GL: "I cut that number down to nine because the other three were tangential to the saga."

[Darth Palpy]

Originally posted by bous@Oct 23 2003, 12:48 PM
I don't think that the news from the Bantha tracks article should be taken to seriously nowadays.
But rumours/news from fan sites should ?

[bous]

No, most of them turn out to be false but there are some that actually turn out to be true. (for example the Grievous character has now been made "official" by appearing on starwars.com).
Fact is that the news from Bantha tracks is about 23 years old and a lot has changed since then, rumours/news from fan sites is mostly new stuff and some of them actually do have some inside information but even those don't mean too much because it's still very early in the process of making EPIII.

[Haunted/Hated]

GL has said that he's too old to make a third triolgy, since he wants to do other things than Star Wars after the prequels are done. And he also said that if he was gonna make a third trilogy he would have to start from scratch, he doesn't have anything down for a third trilogy.

[bous]

Exactly, the reason that he doesn't have a story yet and would have to start from scratch would also mean that it would be really hard to see it as one entire story. This is another reason I don't see this happening.
So, my guess is: sequels? - No. spinoffs? - Yes.
I'd love to see sequels, just don't believe it'll happen.

We'll just have to hope for some decent spinoffs.

[T-bone]

i doubt there will be sequels until after Lucas is dead style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif and maybe his son is like, the only one allowed to do it.

[JediBendu]

nnooooooo!!
Lucas cannot die - he is eternal!!

[T-bone]

Strong in the force is he...














but not that strong.

[smudger9]

Surely the money involved would mean he has to make a third trilogy. Even if he has other projects in mind they simply wouldnt be as lucrative.
If he gets cracking after EPIII he can use the cast from OT in episode VII...... there cannot be a star wars fan who wouldnt want to see Harrsion, Carrie & Mark back in the action.... although Harrison Ford would cost a little more than he did in 1977!!!!

[Child_of_the_70s]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>there cannot be a star wars fan who wouldnt want to see Harrsion, Carrie & Mark back in the action[/b][/quote]

I am that fan. Harrison Ford is still in decent shape - but he looks like an OLD MAN. Fisher and Hamill look younger, but they also look like they'd be better cast as Liza Minelli and David Gest.

No, if there ever were a third trilogy (which there won't be) - get fresh new actors.

[maddog62]

Originally posted by Child_of_the_70s@Nov 5 2003, 04:36 PM


I am that fan. Harrison Ford is still in decent shape - but he looks like an OLD MAN. Fisher and Hamill look younger, but they also look like they'd be better cast as Liza Minelli and David Gest.

No, if there ever were a third trilogy (which there won't be) - get fresh new actors.
Why couldn't the third trilogy be taking place during there older years? Being less of a story about them and more of a story about there children fighting a new or reamerging Enemy. It could be criminal Org. and rouge senators alline and plot to Cue the leadership of the New Republic. its up to the SKywalker and Solo children to stop the Menace.

[Ali Arikan]

I am not sure but sometimes I feel like I would have preferred to have seen Episode III and then a sequel trilogy. In the grand scheme of tings, I would have preferred that I think but there we go.

I love Luke, you see, I am betting you anything that I will be shouting like a maniac when we see the little brat on screen!

[TK 327]

It's funny, I was watching the Indiana Jones 'making of' featurettes last night. At one point Spielberg was talking about how Lucas had said that he had three Indiana Jones story lines all worked out; but when it came down to making Temple of Doom, it turned out that he really didn't have anything. They basically had to start from scratch (aside from a number of set pieces that they couldn't fit into Raiders). Makes one think that Lucas is full of it when it when talking about how many SW storylines he has. It certainly took him long enough to write the prequels.... I'd say chances are he's finally being truthful in saying that he's got nothing in mind for a third trilogy.

[smudger9]

Has anyone read the episode 7 plot on supershadow.com....... anyone know where that has come from? Says it was written by GL. There are roles in for Luke, Leia and Han...... dont think much of the plot though.

[T-bone]

nigga please.

[maddog62]

Originally posted by smudger9@Nov 6 2003, 12:38 AM
Has anyone read the episode 7 plot on supershadow.com....... anyone know where that has come from? Says it was written by GL. There are roles in for Luke, Leia and Han...... dont think much of the plot though.
Let me refer you to the supershadow section of general SW topics.

[smudger9]

Cant you just give me an answer?

[maddog62]

Originally posted by smudger9@Nov 6 2003, 12:47 AM
Cant you just give me an answer?
SS is a fraud.

[T-bone]

From: http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/display.cgi?id=16453
(BE CAREFUL WHEN VIEWING THIS LINK: IT CONTAINS SOME EP3 SPOILERS)

relevant excerpt:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>One little fun fact - seems that they have TWO Star Wars television ideas floating around the ranch...one would be animation and the other - LIVE ACTION. These television projects would be in 2006. Let's hope they're better than the Star Wars Christmas Special, or those Ewok films. [/b][/quote]

To be honest, I don't really care what they do after EP3 because as far as I'm concerned, that's really the end of the whole thing. If they do other cartoons and TV shows, i really HOPE they're completely unrelated to anything in the films - like stories in the KOTOR era or maybe something like the Wraith Squadron books, etc...

Other than that - I can just ignore any other crap they do after EP3. Say what you want about Lucas but honestly, if it's SW and it's not Lucas, I don't want anything to do with it. I might watch it and go, "That's nice," but that's about as far as I'll take it.
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[goodwije]

I absolutely love the idea of a Live action TV show, although an animated one doesnt hold quite as much appeal. I agree that if they decide on a show it should be totally unrelated to the movies, but hopefully something totally original. I guess if Lucas isnt writing or directing the TV series it would be considered EU right? Or that gray area of canon like the novelizations. Nathan will have a blast with that, doesnt really matter to me. Whatever the case, i am excited about the possibility that SW will not end with E3. Or at least they are planning something more than novels and comics.

BTW if Harry is right they are talking as soon as 2006 for these shows, i do not think it will be that early either way.

[mattypo]

i personaly like the idea of having a live action show, and have thought about what they could do for years.

i think something that doesn't invole the jedi in would be a refreshing alternative.

there are so many tales to be told that maybe it could be a series of one off dramas so a differnet set of charecters/situations are introduced, kind of an outer limits/twilight zone for star wars. so we can see more of the rich teapestry of the star wars galaxy. with this format you could have other directors taking their spin on the star wars universe also.

my personal favorite would be to have an ongoing show following rouge squardren. kind of like space above and beyond but good.

[goodwije]

Originally posted by mattypo@Nov 7 2003, 02:54 PM
my personal favorite would be to have an ongoing show following rouge squardren. kind of like space above and beyond but good.
style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif Yeah i have thought about this for a number of years too. I think following a squadren, something like Rogue Sqaudren who is an independant entity, would work. But they better have at least one force sensative/Jedi in traing person... it is important to the SW story and would be missed. There aslo should be a a pretty engaging bad guy, bad guys have also been an important part to the sw world. Maybe they could go the buffy/angel way of having a new "big bad" each season, than with unrelated episodes mixed throughout. I think with good writers and good directors this could be a great show. There are literally hundreds of directers/producers/writers that were inspired by SW and would love to be part of it. A Joss Whedon/George Lucas creation would bring me too tears. I really think this universe and story is just too big to let go.

I see that some of you guys and gals are totally against a Live Action show, but lots of you also liked the Young Indy series (which i also loved). Special FX and good actors/writers could make a live action SW something unseen before, in a universe we already are captured by. I am surprised more of you are not into it.

I wonder if Harry is just full of poop and this could is all a day dream he had or something. Hasn't GL said this wouln't happen before?

[T-bone]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>rouge squardren[/b][/quote]

LOL

Makeup Wearing Pilots!

[T-bone]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>A Joss Whedon/George Lucas creation would bring me to tears.[/b][/quote]

Yes, it would bring me to tears as well... but not for the same reason.

[Ali Arikan]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

WINNA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[goodwije]

Originally posted by T'bone@Nov 7 2003, 03:33 PM
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>rouge squardren

LOL

Makeup Wearing Pilots! [/b][/quote]
THAT.. would be a whole different kind of show style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[E-Rock]

I have mixed feelings on this one...I am not an EU fan, so a TV show would be considered EU if Lucas wasn't directly involved. However, there is a part of me that is curious about what they could come up with.

The thing is, how could they draw an audience after the first couple of episodes if they deviated away from known characters that were in the movies? I think there are possibilities with characters like Boba and Jango, or possibly Darth Maul. But are those characters TOO antagonistic to be leads? Comic books are one thing...a TV series is an entirely different matter.

I suppose they could do a KOTOR deal, but it would have to be really well done to survive without a lifeline of some sort that connected it to the movies. They'll need to come up with another large story arc that spreads throughout the series that has a beginning and an ending.

[goodwije]

I heard the same arguments when plans for Star Trek TNG were anounced. How can there be a show with whole new characters? How would people connect with it? And infact the first season was a little bumpy.

I think that people are familar enough with the SW universe to catch on with different charaters. I do not know what KOTOR is so i suppose a lot of other peops won't either. If they used familar themes and concepts, put a couple of cool aliens in, and associated with the major points of known SW (Jedi, Bad guy, Snub Fighters) it could work. It really all hinges on concept and writers. If the concept is something easly accepted and reconized, and the writing/acting work to bring life to the characters , well that is all we ask of any TV show sw or otherwise.

[T-bone]

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[Darth Darthy]

HAHAHAHAA!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif Damn right!

[goodwije]

Yeah yeah, i know a lot of SW fans don't like Trek, although i would be willing to guess some peoples here are at least casual fans. I know i am. Not into it nearly as much as SW, or Buffy/Angel but i do enjoy a Trek show once in awhile. I guess bieng a fan of ST, SG1, Farscape, Buffy, and god knows what else is why i am into a TV series for SW.

How big of a geek am I? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif

[DarthSolo]

I think a Live action show would be good for someone like the wraiths. not what happened in the books, but different things. maybe fighting the empire, but probably something like against terrorists and stuff.

[goodwije]

You mean a show that takes place during the same time frame as the OT but away from the stories we know? or a show that takes place after Endor? It seems to me that the after Endor time is pretty full with all the EU, course its a big galaxy no reason something elsewhere wasn't taking place and could be shown. Regardless i do hope they take into account the continuity of other EU work, one of the reasons i love SW so much is as the universe expands they try hard not to step on the previous works. Continuity is important to a lot of fans.

They could do a spot light on the Kashyyyk rebelion no dialoge just Wookies growing and kicking butt, that would be different.

[DarthSolo]

i dunno, i was porbably thinkin post-endor, though i dont really wanna see the books made into a TV series, but im worried about that because they could easily mess with the continuity, which i also love about SW. but i think following someone like Wraith or Rogue Squadron wuld be perfect. and i think having a Force-sensitive would be good, but not a full on Jedi. he does amazing stuff sometimes that really saves peoples butts.

[goodwije]

I am curious as to those of you who are not into any TV shows, or only would like to see a cartoon (or live action) would you watch it if it happened.

If they decide to go ahead with a cartoon version, i suppose i would at least give it a chance, although i highly doubt i would become any kind of regular viewer. Do you feel the same, or would you not even tune in?

[goodwije]

They could do a Sopranos type show using the Black Sun Syndicate style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif that would surprise a few people i bet.

[DarthSolo]

^hey that would be great.

if i ever found the time i would watch any SW tv show. as of now i missed the first clone wars, and probably will have to resort to recording it and watching it late at nite.

[Luvinna]

goodwije<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I am curious as to those of you who are not into any TV shows, or only would like to see a cartoon (or live action) would you watch it if it happened.[/b][/quote]
I would probably watch it, as long as it was on a TV channel I get. I don't have cable or a dish, so I only get the networks (sometimes). I'll be watching the CWAS on Hyperspace. I personally would prefer a live-action series.

[Handothrawn]

If anything does come of this I hope it will follow the X-Wing books, that way it wouldn't need the roles of Han, Luke, and Leia but could focus on the Rogues and the Wraiths, and then there'd still be Corran Horn in there for the Jedi-side of the show. If they did that I'd like to see Lara Flyn Boyle as Ysanne Isard, and I want her to be just like her role in MIB 2, but with straight hair, I thought she was Iceheart personified in that movie.

But that would probably send the continuity of the EU into a downward spiral, alot like Nickelodeon did for the Animorphs series.

OT DVDs in 04, hooray!

[DarthSolo]

Originally posted by Handothrawn@Nov 9 2003, 09:40 AM

OT DVDs in 04, hooray!
wha..? whered u hear this?

[Justin]

I didn't read the actual article because T'bone says it has Episode III spoilers in it, but I think it will be bad if it doesn't have anything at all to do with the films

I would like to see Episodes 7-9 as a TV miniseries with Mark Hamill as Luke and the new batch of Jedi he cooks up. But I don't want to see anything that has anything to do with the EU continuity.

I would only be interested in a Star Wars TV show if it were about Luke and the new Jedi.

But really, without a blockbuster movie budget, how can it be very good? It would probably end up being crappy like the last several Star Trek shows and Babylon 5.

[Darth Vegas]

The last few Trek shows havn't been crappy because of a low budget they've been crappy because of lowsy scripts.

[Justin]

Come on, their production values are undeniably bad.

[Darth Vegas]

I don't think so. The scripts were ten times worse.

[Phil Tinajero]

I think it'd be kind of cool to see an animated series starting with Timothy Zahn's Thrawn books. After that, they could just write new adventures. As long as a SW series doesn't turn into the typical cartoon-from-a-movie like the ones the WB has. These should be done with care and passion. That's my only request.

[goodwije]

OK so what if it happens and it is not Mark Hamil, or it is not a new Jedi Order story, or a rogue sqaudren story.. would you give it a chance? Or would the audacity of doing something your not into chase you away?

BTW regardless if their is canon characters in the show, it will be EU.

I personaly hope it is a wholly new and unrelated to other EU story, with enough familarity to the movies that it still feels like SW, but with all new characters. Without the major blockbuster money, somethings would be different. The concentration would have to be on characters and story lines, but looking at other SF shows on tv now i think it is completely possible.

I rather liked ST:Voyager although i am not as much into Enterprise. I watch a show occasionaly.

[bluemilk]

I would like to see the Star Wars EU as animated series because that way they can be timeless without worrying about aging actors or replacing actors.

I would want it to be somewhat realistic though.

[Phil Tinajero]

^Took the words right out of my mouth. I would like them to really work on the animation and make it excellent. The animation in Clone Wars is cool in it's own way, but I'd rather see some other kind of animation.

By the way, I've never seen a minute of any Trek movies or TV shows.

[DarthSolo]

i dont want them to make it out of the books, but i dont want them to mess up the continuity also.

Maybe something way in the past or someting, but a wraith squadron would be cool also, im sure they can do it within the confines of existing materiel and yet have original story.

[bluemilk]

Originally posted by Jedi Master Gandalf@Nov 10 2003, 10:13 PM
^Took the words right out of my mouth. I would like them to really work on the animation and make it excellent. The animation in Clone Wars is cool in it's own way, but I'd rather see some other kind of animation.
well of course. I'm sure the Clone WArs cartoon is so stylized because it's just for fun while we wait for Ep III y'know? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif a time waster of sorts, something to talk about.

If they did turn to animation to continue the SW saga then I wonder if they would have it superhero style like Superman and Friends or what. I like animation I just don't want to be "cartoon-y" I dunno...

[T-bone]

The Secret Service is a fraud???!?!?!

[maddog62]

Originally posted by T'bone@Nov 11 2003, 06:37 PM
The Secret Service is a fraud???!?!?!
No my wifes cousin works there. Supershadow is a fraud. You knew this but just in case you forgot check out your t-Blog from yesterday.

[T-bone]

Man, I gotta start reading my own reports.

http://www.galacticsenate.com/uploads/post-22-1063545963.jpg

[Phil Tinajero]

Yeah, I know exactly what you mean. I don't want the animation to look "childish", if that makes any sense. The animation in Clone Wars is fantastic, but it's aimed towards the kids. And yes, SW is for kids too, but it's for us as well!

If they were to do a long-term SW cartoon, it'd probably end up being made by Gendy and Co. but I would like other animators to take a whack at it. I'm not an anime fanatic, but the stuff they did in the Animatrix was absolutely beautiful. The Japanese seem to treat their animation like any other entertainment artform which is brilliant. I'm not saying a want an anime SW cartoon, I'm just saying I wish they'd treat a SW cartoon with that kind of respect.

I think making the animation look like the Superman or Batman shows would be okay, I guess.

[Phil Tinajero]

Well, never mind the books, they could create their own adventures using Luke, Han, and Leia and their tales of building the New Republic and how some systems still resist it's rule. I'm just throwing ideas out here.... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif

[goodwije]

Even though i havent read a EU book in quite awhile i think it would be total bull if a show, cartoon or live action, did not respect other EU. Continuity is one of the coolest, and unique, parts of SW fandom. we can't loose that, and i don't believe the people at lucasarts would allow it.

[DarthSolo]

continuity should deffinetly be taken into acount. without it, it would just not be right., we have enogh little mistakes as it is, lets not bluntly mess it up.

i think they would stray away from main characters, at least OT, in this series. mostly because of replacing actors would be hard, considering they are not longer as young as they were.

[goodwije]

well i believe the major argument for cartoons as opposed to live action is that you could use major characters.

Forgive me but i just want to see something different. I read the Rogue Sqaudren books, i read I, Jedi the reason i liked them is because they had little to do with Major chracters. BTW it has been that long since i read a SW book.

Obviously i love the Anakin story line, i have been hooked on it for a long time, i just wouldn't mind a different part of the story be told now. Correct me if i am wrong, and i know you will style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/satisfied.gif, but the majority of EU has taken place after or during the movies right? Maybe go back earlier, maybe the lost 20 or some of the hundred other little remarked or alluded to things in the movies. Cameos would be nice, maybe Yoda, or some other reconizable character.

[goodwije]

I know there was a topic about this elsewhere but i have been unable to find it.

AICN (http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com) reported after a press conference at the Presidio that there was a possible Live Action and Cartoon series being developed for Television.

Recently on a Star Wars en Direct (http://www.swendirect.com) episode they talked about if you thought it would happen, and if so what would you like to see. It is a fun topic so i thought i would try to get going again. Here is the e-mail i sent En Direct.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I have had a show idea bouncing around in my head. I think it is one of the few ways to make it all make sense. Basically it would be 3 shows wrapped in one.

The first part would take part in the hey-day of the Jedi. Before The Phantom menace, and the story would revolve around a Jedi Master and Apprentice. Their travels being law keepers and mediators in the Grand Republic Galaxy.

The second part would be about the same Apprentice (now a Jedi) during the clone wars. It would show how the order had degenerated, and would revolve around him and his secret wife/lover and their infant child. It could be about love, romance, and war. And how the Jedi Order does not approve but that many Jedi have had children and wives/husbands in secret. I do relize that the Clone Wars did not last that long, but a little artistic freedom can be allowed, i mean MASH was on the air for like 11 years.

The third part would be about that Infant child, now an adult, and a member (most likely a pilot) in the Rebel alliance. It would be brassy and have that underdog feeling of the original trilogy. A team of friends/warriors against the galaxy.

My suggestion would be that the show that is one hour in length would primarily center on one part of the story, but towards the end set up the next part within a different time frame. LucasFilm should sell an exclusive 3 year agreement with a 2 hour special in each season - the specials would tell stories that interconnect in all 3 time frames. I would not let any show go on forever, 3 seasons is plenty.

Oh yes, i would call the show Star Wars Trilogies..

Merci,
Goodwije[/b][/quote]

So what do you think?
And what would you like to see?

[Luvinna]

Sounds like you're loosely describing the story of Corran Horn up there. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

I would like to see a TV series chronical the years between Ep 3 and 4. Maybe show exactly how the Rebellion got started.

[Soontir Solo]

I kind of think that would be boring. I don't think there would be too much action. I'd prefer a post ROTJ Television Series, going through the X-Wing Series and Thrawn Trilogy especially.

[DarthSolo]

id like to see a rogue squadron type series. any time period would work, but follow around soem starfighter squadron in their fight against the sith/separatists/empire/yuuzhanvong/whatever. characters would be fun and various. politics involving alien species, a romance line, a possible Force sensitive. deaths every so often keep it on edge.

i did like goodwije's idea sorta, itd kinda hard to pull off do you think? maybe im misunderstanding. and i agree with luv, id like to see what happened between III and IV if anything.

[Justin]

I don't want to see anything based on the EU.

[DarthSikle]

I'd like to see Post NJO

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by Justin@Jan 19 2004, 07:25 PM
I don't want to see anything based on the EU.
Anything not part of the Films is EU, so any TV show would be EU, and the EU is based on the Films (for the most part).

What's it supposed to be based on Justin?

~JTS

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by Luvinna@Jan 19 2004, 11:48 AM
I would like to see a TV series chronical the years between Ep 3 and 4. Maybe show exactly how the Rebellion got started.
I think we saw that already in Episode 2.

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by JamesTSkywalker+Jan 19 2004, 07:55 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JamesTSkywalker @ Jan 19 2004, 07:55 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-Justin@Jan 19 2004, 07:25 PM
I don't want to see anything based on the EU.
Anything not part of the Films is EU, so any TV show would be EU, and the EU is based on the Films (for the most part).

What's it supposed to be based on Justin?

~JTS [/b][/quote]
I think Justin simply meant that whatever they do should not be based on pre-exsisting EU. And I agree. I don't think the chances of them doing that are very good anyway.

[James T. Skywalker]

Nor do I. There's no reason for them to do so, plus the possibility for contradicitions between source materials which would further help those who wish to invalidate the EU and its' relavence in SW continuity.

Personally, however, I just don't want to see Star Wars turn into Star Trek and have a half-dozen different TV series in a decade. Stick to the printed media, I say!

~JTS

[goodwije]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Personally, however, I just don't want to see Star Wars turn into Star Trek and have a half-dozen different TV series in a decade.[/b][/quote]

I agree, that is why i suggest that there be a definative story arch that limits the number of seasons a show may carry on.

My idea would use totally unheard of characters, and yes you can see, it closely resembles the Anakin/Luke story line. It is meant to, the idea is to give people things they will reconize in a time frame they would reconize, witha story line that is familar, but with whole new characters and more in depth. Basically 3 seven hour movies per year. It would be pretty unique (but not completely there was a show on showtime a few seasons ago that did a simular thing, only with the same characters in different stages of their lives). Whatever they decide this is something i would really love to see. It has potential to be something very cool and fun, but it also has potential to be terrible and useless.

A couple other ideas on En Direct.

Yoda's early years
probably a good cartoon series but i do not know if technology has got to the point for a weekly show where the main character is cgi.

Formation of the republicSomething like 4000 years before New Hope. It is possible. The problem is ee with it is that it would be too far away from any story we have seen in Star Wars before.

[Soontir Solo]

I think a Star Wars series based on the X-Wing series with Rogue Squadron and eventually Wraith Squadron would be fine. It would great for audiences to see. Plenty of space battles and humor so people would want to watch it. The X-Wing series was oustanding and it could be an incredible TV masterpiece.

[Clara]

<span style="color:#7000CC">Problem with turning X-wing into a tv series would be all the whining that comes out from casting, and if they go off the books just a little bitty bit... </span>

[Soontir Solo]

I don't see the first one as too much of a problem, nothing new anyways. If they go off the books a little bit I don't think it will be that big of a deal. Look at the Return of the King movie, people love it but it was quite a bit different from the book. If the series is entertaining and based on the same characters and plot than it would be a success I think.

[Jjm3233]

TFN LLC, LLC (http://www.theforce.net/episode3/index.shtml#23062)

Interesting, Darth Vader killing Jedi and wiping out settlements has a certain appeal . . . call it Jedi Hunt - Each week Darth Vader kills a new jedi, and does other cruel acts of villany.

How would you bring real tension to a show where you know the main character survives?

Seems like it would work better as a cartoon than a live action show . . .

Well those are the first thoughts I had.

[goodwije]

I hope this is just another T FN make believe story, because that is the last thing i would like to see. Number one the Anakin story line is Lucas', i do not know how much the EU has intruded into his character in the past, but i consider his story reserved for the Lucas films. Number two, the films lay out exactly why he is so feared. He is the best pilot, a force user, a tuterer, and has a heart as dark as his armor. We do nto need any other story to explain it. Number three, hoiw much more can we really delve into his psyche especially considering he will be in costume the entire time.

I do not mind the fact that Vader may be in a show. I do not mind that the show center around the purge. I would perfer it be a Jedi (or a small group of Jedi) who is/are hiding, to show their loss, their fear, their determination, and courage.

[cj790]

I'm quite scared that this will turn into another Young Indy...

I don't think Star Wars is suitable for TV, really. Need I mention the Holiday Special style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif
It would kinda detract from the mythological aspects.

[goodwije]

well the holiday special is not considered part fo the continuity, it just kind of happened.

there are the ewok movies, which are part, some scenes even directed by GL himself, but then again, these were made for kids, many years ago.

This undertaking, if it happens, will be much different in feal and scope, and geared towards a different audiance.

But many people do not like the idea of Star Wars on Television.

[SmokemDeathsticks]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Interesting, Darth Vader killing Jedi and wiping out settlements has a certain appeal . . . call it Jedi Hunt - Each week Darth Vader kills a new jedi, and does other cruel acts of villany.[/b][/quote]
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AAahhhhhh...Jedi crawling, scratching, scrabbling to get away from the power of the Dark Lord...mmmmmmmmm...run you wussy Jedi! You won't be running for long style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>We do nto need any other story to explain it. [/b][/quote]
Yes we do! I need it! I need more Darth Vader! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/inlove.gif
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Number three, hoiw much more can we really delve into his psyche especially considering he will be in costume the entire time.[/b][/quote]
Mmmmmm...I can delve alot ::style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drool.gif::


I don't believe that rumor, mind you. But it is fun for me to think about.

[Spacehunter24]

I'd like to see an animated ADVENTURES OF HAN & CHEWIE (with a better title of course), but not in the style of the CLONE WARS series. But make it animated, then they could get Perry King back from the radio dramas to voice Han Solo again, and Billy Dee Williams could occasional guest-voice as Lando. Maybe even set the series in the Corporate Sector, and you could include Bollux and Blue Max from THE HAN SOLO ADVENTURES. Being those are my favorite SW books, I'd love a series based on that.

But a Rogue Squadron series would be cool, and I'd see no reason why they couldn't bring back Denis Lawson as Wedge, and maybe talk Mark Hamill into doing a Luke cameo in the premiere. (Just make sure it's better than SPACE: ABOVE AND BEYOND, of course.) I haven't been able to get into the Rogue Squadron books yet, but I'd definitely watch a series that follows them.

[3rdgenerationfett]

i like both of ^ ideas.

or what about like a show that follows a bounty hunter or a smuggler, some completely original character. thatd be cool.

[goodwije]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>3rdgenerationfett
some completely original character[/b][/quote]

That is where you hit the nail on the head. Really a lot of these ideas are cool, i just would like to see the story from another perspective.

[Jjm3233]

Personally I'd like to see a Wraith Squadron show, they seem to have more fun than the Rogues; and overall the characters have more room to grow. And because half of their missions are infiltration, you'd save money on space battle FX.

I think an original character would be cool, so long as he/she is truly original - no Dash Rendar's please.

How about a story that's opposite of the norm - someone starts off as a Rebel and becomes a loyal Imp? Or a smuggler with a heart of cash?

[goodwije]

Originally posted by Jjm3233@Jan 24 2004, 12:00 PM
How about a story that's opposite of the norm - someone starts off as a Rebel and becomes a loyal Imp? Or a smuggler with a heart of cash?
It would be kind of hard to make someone who has chosen an evil and corrupt Empire over the Alliance into a hero figure.

The idea of the smuggler isnt so bad though. Kind of like a Star Wars Sopranos. But i can never see LFL going for it. They will want a Hero/Villian story.

[Jjm3233]

Originally posted by goodwije+Jan 25 2004, 02:15 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(goodwije @ Jan 25 2004, 02:15 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-Jjm3233@Jan 24 2004, 12:00 PM
How about a story that's opposite of the norm - someone starts off as a Rebel and becomes a loyal Imp? Or a smuggler with a heart of cash?
It would be kind of hard to make someone who has chosen an evil and corrupt Empire over the Alliance into a hero figure.

The idea of the smuggler isnt so bad though. Kind of like a Star Wars Sopranos. But i can never see LFL going for it. They will want a Hero/Villian story. [/b][/quote]
I don't know an idealistic young person joins the Rebellion, learns the horrors of war, and then decides that the stability brought by the Empire is better. Not your average hero, but one that would be interesting none the less. After all, the former true believer makes a much better persecuter than someone who has never believed.

But your right, LFL would never go for either idea. And I do think the character would be unsympathetic.

[Marbleman]

I believe a "Tales of. . ." series would be an interesting Star Wars series, each episode showing a new character (Muftak the Talz or Kit Fisto the Jedi) and some interesting part he or she played in the SW universe. However, this wouldn't necessarily have the pull of a returning cast with which the audience could form a bond with. Then again, such a frame up would be able to show alot more of the SW universe and give us insight into some lesser known characters.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Kind of like a Star Wars Sopranos.[/b][/quote]
I'd love to see more of the SW Underworld that was shown in Shadows of the Empire, the Bounty Hunter Wars, and comics. They could still have the Hero/Villain conflict by having infighting between "honorable" and "dishonorable" criminals.

[Sabrina Fried]

As much as I have been really impressed with small TV projects like Clone Wars, I really worry what would happen to Star Wars if a long-term TV series was made. The occasional miniseries or special might be ok, but a weekly series...um, no.

I just don't know if the Star Wars "universe" could project itself that well in a 42 minute hour (or a 21 minute half hour), where the storyline has to be interrupted every few minutes to sell cars or life insurance. I worry that it would have to be stretched too thin to support a season's worth of episodes.

The fact that I recently forced myself to sit through the Holiday Special in its entirety, after about 12 failed attempts, doesn't help any.

Sabrina

[goodwije]

well if they attempt another Holiday special, or Eok adventures it will surely fail. There is some amazing and talented people doing sci-fi on television right now. TNG and B5 really opened up the feild. I think it is time for Star Wars to bring something to the small screen, if only for a short while. The technology can support it, the writers/directors are out there, and may people, not just hadcore fans, would tune in.

[Jjm3233]

Originally posted by goodwije@Jan 26 2004, 05:47 AM
well if they attempt another Holiday special, or Eok adventures it will surely fail. There is some amazing and talented people doing sci-fi on television right now. TNG and B5 really opened up the feild. I think it is time for Star Wars to bring something to the small screen, if only for a short while. The technology can support it, the writers/directors are out there, and may people, not just hadcore fans, would tune in.
Agreed, I think maybe several mini-series would do the trick - spread them out far enough so that you release the previous series DVD before the next one airs.

[goodwije]

yeah i would eb completely happy with that. But i would much rather see a series.

[frootylupes]

i like the mini series idea, but im totally against the idea of a weekly series.

[goodwije]

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[tuxz0r]

Ok, I just want to post my two cents. I was an original fan of the movies. I saw Star Wars Ep IV at a drive-in theater for heaven's sake. Anyway, I think a TV series would work well. The other idea of a mini-series is not as appealing. Namely, because a series would offer continuous content, which is something I think SW fans would truly want. Star Trek has it, albeit some of the Star Trek series aren't that great, so why not us?

Timeline:
Firstly, you would need a timeline or story that really didn't involve many of the main characters. People are already too attached to the movie actors portrayin the roles of Han, Luke, etc. I think either a pre Episode I era (Old Republic, beginnings of Jedi Order, etc.) or NJO. Lots of folks like the idea of Rogue Squadron, Thrawn, etc. for show ideas. I agree those are great story lines; but the problem becomes the attachment to the main characters/actors in the movie. The chances of getting any of those guys back, on a regular basis, is slim and none. The way to appeal to the media masses in a series are the Jedi (e.g. lightsabers) and the star fighters. I think the NJO offers a good storyline that could be put into series format, offers Jedi with lightsabers and starfighters (recognizable ones like X-wings, TIEs, etc.) and counter balances all that with a very powerful, truly recognizable bad guy, the Yuuzhan Vong. Also, you could do an NJO series with almost NO original actors; but maybe have Ford or Hamill or Billy Dee make cameos on occassion or at least in the pilot episode.

Format:
Secondly, cartoons just won't cut it. I like the Clone Wars micro-series, but I just can't become attached to cartoon characters like live action; and, again we want to immitate the magic we felt from watching the original movie trilogy. A live action show would capture more of a fan base than any other format. A mini-series is a nice idea for a "trilogy" type storyline that can be told in a time limited format. But I think Star Wars fans, if anything like me, crave new and constant content. Waiting for the Lucas films is agony enough, I don't want that agony extended through the rest of my life by having to wait 2 years or more between mini-series. I think a running live action series (aka Star Trek, Farscape, Dune) would provide a consistent format to tell any kind of story, outside the main movie characters.

So, those are my thoughts. Live action series, either pre-Episode I or NJO. (yes, I know NJO fans are few and far between, let it go). I appreciate any constructive comments on my ideas and I'll keep looking for other good ones on this thread as well.

[Jedi Slayer]

What do you think, would you watch it?
I would, no matter what it was like.



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[Obidobi]

But of course I would watch it....!

Then I could develop some knowledge about SW...Say...Like something about Boba's faith... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/scratchchin.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[DarthAnakin]

Of course I would watch it!!!! No question about it!!!

[Dark Skywalker 9]

Hell yes I'd watch it. Honestly I can't see why there hasn't been a SW TV series. Look at the success of the Star Trek TV series. It would be great to see a NJO series on TV every week since I'm almost finished with the books.

[Obi-Stu]

I am just afraid that it won't take well to the general audience, then it is taken off air, while the true fans would suffer.

[goodwije]

If trek shows can go 7 seasons, and new friggen Adramida episodes are being made i highly doubt SW would be taken of the air. Enough people would be curious enough to tune in, then it is up to the writers to keep them there. I hope it is around the time frame of the OT though. According to .. oh heck i cannot remember who said it someone from Digital Lama Radio i think.. there is actual discussion of a live action Rouge squadren series. If they stayed true to the novels to make the eu fans happy and really pumped Wedge and Corran it could work. I think it would be a very cool show.

[Obi-Stu]

Here in South Africa All the Star Trek series were taken off air about halfway through. The only way I have been able to catch up is through the Sci-fi channel on paid TV.

Who knows how much I spent renting the Voyager series from the vidoe store each weekend, just to get to the end.

[DarthAnakin]

Originally posted by Obi-Stu@Apr 30 2004, 04:18 AM
I am just afraid that it won't take well to the general audience, then it is taken off air, while the true fans would suffer.
Screw the general audience, if there's to be a Star Wars Tv show, it's for us!!

[Vibroblade]

Wrong area...moved to General Star Wars discussion.

[Tarkheki JD]

I am hopin' it will be animated!.. and the I hope to work on it... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif

[Talon Karrde]

I would watch it, all though I would definately hope that they don't animate but use actual actors.

[JediJaina]

Originally posted by Tarkheki JD@May 2 2004, 01:21 PM
I am hopin' it will be animated!.. and the I hope to work on it... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif
animated would make sense.

[Darth Vegas]

I think it's more likely that we'll see both than one or the other.

[Talon Karrde]

To me using animated characters just takes away a ton of the mystique of Star Wars. I'd rather read the script than watch a cartoon.

[Tarkheki JD]

Well, I'm good either way... many cartoons have a sence of mystique, but then again, i'm an animator... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/giveup.gif

[Rann]

Star Wars TV series would be awesome style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif

[Whitesaber]

Maybe I can sell my idea of Star Wars 24... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/scratchchin.gif

Either way, it'll be awesome and I'd definitely tune in every week.

[Jedi Slayer]

What does it even mean, when they say "both" animated and actual actors??? it makes no sense.
How can u have both??
Like a real character would be dueling with an animated one?? What the.....

[Obidobi]

Didn't you see Roger Rabbit?

[Tarkheki JD]

I think they meant that the TV series would be a bunch of mini stand a lone stories, and varying between them would be animated ones, to live aciton ones. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by Jedi Slayer@May 2 2004, 02:04 PM
What does it even mean, when they say "both" animated and actual actors??? it makes no sense.
How can u have both??

Two seperate series, one animated, one live action.

[Jedi Slayer]

If that's the case, then that would really suck!
I want a Star Wars series thats an hour in length and in Live Action thats has a plot line and each week it get's deeper and deeper into the story. With characters with shady backgrounds and space battles galore followed by saber duels and more saber duels.
None of the animated crap.
Just look at that Clone Wars Cartoon, now that was truly garbage. Look at the animation, who would create something so poorly done. Everyones head was super narrow. Also each Clone Wars episode was like 5 minutes in length. Wich added to the crappiness.
Why can't we just get a great Star Wars show like Star Trek did. With new villains and ships and allies.

[Tarkheki JD]

Wow, talk about smashing the creative process:

1) The clone wars cartoon is stylized in the 3rd form of animated style- the geometric. It's for effect.

2) The length of each episode couldn't not have exceeded more than about 5 minutes. The actually amount of time it takes to create an actual full length cartoon, or a 7 minute short, would not allow for a release of the series between Ep 2 and 3- in less than 1-2 years. A full length animated feature like "Lion king" or "Brother Bear" takes over 500 animators, 600 layout artists and painters, 6-12 writers and numerous other artists and creative personal over 4 years to accomplish. What they did in less than 2 years is amazing.

3) Star Wars is a very different caliber than Star Trek (even "The next generation" version). You won't find people dressed up in garbage bags, and low tech effects in a SW movie that you did in the ST series. If we would see such a thing, you would probably be back here complaining of THAT "crapiness" instead. Again, the amount of time needed to create those kinds of high quality effects would be more than 2 years, a huge amount of manpower, and not to mention cost a fortune.

4) Just because you personally don't like cartoons, doesn't mean the series was garbage. In fact, I have heard more people saying otherwise, myself included. It's a taste thing. Please be respectful of that.


Whatever they give me, I'll be happy to receive, and if I don't like it, that's good to. No one can be everything to everyone. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/y.gif

[Justin]

I think the Clone Wars cartoon is sometimes cool, but there are several things in each episode that makes me laugh because they're so cheesy.

[DarthAnakin]

Originally posted by TK-007+May 2 2004, 07:04 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TK-007 @ May 2 2004, 07:04 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-Jedi Slayer@May 2 2004, 02:04 PM
What does it even mean, when they say "both" animated and actual actors??? it makes no sense.
How can u have both??

Two seperate series, one animated, one live action. [/b][/quote]
If they make a human one they have to get the same actors to play the characters, otherwise it would be too weird.

[Jjm3233]

I'd watch it either way - live action or animated.

[DarthAnakin]

^ Yea same here.

[frootylupes]

id watch it either way no doubt, but id rather see a live action series because theres already been a animated series.

[Miasmo]

I can't say for sure that I'd watch. It could be lame. Really. It could truly blow. There's no question it has the potential to do so. I'd like for it to be cool, but I think the odds are against it. I would watch the first few episodes, but if it sucked then I wouldn't watch it. I wouldn't regret the decision either. I don't like reading crappy books, and I don't like watching crappy tv shows.

If it was animated, I would hope for a large step away from the Clone Wars animation style. I was very disappointed with their choice there.

[DarthAnakin]

I'll watch anything Star Wars. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Gazelle]

No, once Episode III is done lets not have any more.

If it ain't George Lucas, it ain't Star Wars.

[DarthAnakin]

^ So you don't like EU then?

[Gazelle]

The EU doesn't really exist does it, not for me.

Heck, I am hard pushed to consider the prequels as "canon"....

[DarthAnakin]

I love the EU.

[Darth Barrister]

This topic should probably be moved to the general SW discussion, but I am "bumping" it because of the new discussions at TFN that Lucas is planning to have a live action show on TV after Ep. III comes out.

Who knew as a lawyer I had access to such good information!!!

[Darth Barrister]

It would be great if a Mod could change the Title to

TV Series Rumors

[Obidobi]

Originally posted by Darth Barrister@May 5 2004, 05:06 AM
It would be great if a Mod could change the Title to

TV Series Rumors
Since you're the author of this thread, your wish is granted.... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by Gazelle@May 3 2004, 01:20 PM
No, once Episode III is done lets not have any more.
Gazelle, if you don't like SW beyond the movies you don't have to spoil the fun for everyone else. Just don't watch the TV series when it airs, and don't read the novels or whatever else. Simple as that.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>If it ain't George Lucas, it ain't Star Wars.[/b][/quote]
Well George's involvement in EMPIRE and JEDI was minimal in comparison to the other films, you consider them Star Wars don't you?

I mean that's like saying, it aint Star Trek without Gene Roddenberry, or if it ain't Ridley Scott, it ain't Alien, even though James Cameron turned in a perfectly good film that many would consider alot better than the original film and he did it without Ridley's involvement, Dark Horse produced some pretty damn good Alien comics too (they do some awesome STAR WARS comics as well BTW). I could go on and on and on with more examples...

I think the point of view you seem to be taking is very short sighted.

George Lucas doesn't need to be directly involved in order for Star Wars to be good. There are plenty of good Star Wars stories out there that Lucas had almost nothing to do with creatively.

[DarthAnakin]

^ Well said TK-007, very well said indeed.

[Sluggo]

I think I am going to agree with Gazelle on this one. Well not about the prequels, anyway.
Have we forgotten the Star Wars Holiday Special. I know the Clone Wars cartoons were great, but they were too short to screw up. The Holiday Special might have been watchable if it was 30 minutes. As far as a regular Star Wars TV show goes, it would need to be indepedent episodes, like the clone wars cartoon. Otherwise, it would get old and boring. Star Wars deserves better. I don't mind the old episodes of Star Trek, but Deep Space Nine got dull real fast and Enterprise just had too many problems. The same shouldn't happen to Star Wars.
I've always thought more Star Wars is better Star Wars. Now I disagree. A Star Wars tv show would screw it up.

[bous]

I guess that for the show they will use some side story without the major characters like they did on the ewoks movies. (so a rogue squadron version could be possible then).

There's also time between EPIII & ANH so it could be in that timeline. Or how about some ancient history like the time of KOTOR or Tales o.t. Jedi?

[Darth Barrister]

You're awesome. Thanks.


Should this topic be in the general discussion?


to all the speculators, would a live action tv show work? or would it end up being like the second battlestar gallactica series?

Thoughts???

[Master Magnus]

C'mon, don't be so negative. I'm sure that a Star Wars television series could be absolutely fantastic. I don't think that GL would allow Star Wars to go the same way as Star Trek with multiple franchises coming all the time, the next worse than the previous and 170+ episodes that only repeats the same old stuff over and over. No, a Star Wars series would be a high quality effort limited to only a few episodes (a mini series perhaps?).

[ToxicBob]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>you must know that SuperShadow is full of ****. His hatred towards Lucas is leading him towards the Dark Side of the Force. No, I forgot for a second. It has already consumed that lying piece of ****.

Sorry if I went to far, but words are not enough to describe SS. [/b][/quote]

/\
Killer cool. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif


May be Star Wars should just be left after Ep3.

Like someone said earlier. We dont want it ending up like Star Trek.

[yodasteve]

i could see george doing tv the way he has done tv before. think young indy series. in all likelyhood, it will be the same basic creative group of people doing it as did the young indy stuff, which i think is most of the episode 1 and 2 people.

i would bet it wouldn't affect the main plot points of the movies, but could be an episodic show set in the backdrop of the republic a couple of hundred years before the current movies. It could involve the jedi and a padawn/teacher relationship, where they are on a particular mission each week, or cliff hanger shows that take two episodes to conclude. (all depends upon half hour or full hour format) Think in terms of obi-wan sluthing out the kamino connection, like an old detective serial. You can even have Yoda in the show since he was around way back then.

this is the direction i would go with it.

[Darth Holmes]

I think a TV show could work, but it would have to take place before or after the movie's and center around a new group of characters in order not to conflict with anything.

Also as a TV show, the special effects would have to be scaled way down to mantain a reasonable budget. Given those peramiters, the show would probably have to be more character driven than action oriented.

[Obidobi]

Originally posted by Darth Barrister@May 5 2004, 05:52 PM
You're awesome. Thanks.


Should this topic be in the general discussion?



Then make sure it's spoilerfree...... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

Done!

[Darth Barrister]

Now you really rock.


Remember folks, spoiler free.

[Ewok Hater]

Maybe the new series could show Vader actually hunting down & killing all the remaining Jedi scattered in hiding across the galaxy.

[Darth Barrister]

that would be awesome.

Now, I heard months ago that these stories would take place after ROTJ. (I heard that the rumor was that Anakin had another child and that child was a dark force user and was the new enemy to the Han Solo/Leia offspring). I know that sounds pretty far fetched (but so did Anakin being C3po's maker).

However, new rumors state that they will take place 1000 years before TPM.

[The Prism]

Originally posted by Bewchacca@Oct 22 2003, 01:16 AM
SS and Lucas are reported to be very close and I for one see it as a plausible scenario.
OH MY GOD!! I just realized something! Steven Spielberg has the same initials as Supershadow!! :eek:

When he said he was a friend of GL's, he wasn't kidding. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[The_Senator_from_Terra]

a third skywalker child of anakin? give me a break... I'd refuse to watch.

I doubt anything will come of this wild rumor.

I remember there was a rumor going arund recently, well the past few years about there being a Rogue Squadron miniseries.

Now THAT I would definately watch religiously.

[DarthAnakin]

Originally posted by The_Senator_from_Terra@May 6 2004, 12:06 AM
a third skywalker child of anakin? give me a break... I'd refuse to watch.

I'll probably end up watching anything Star Wars puts out.

[Darth Vegas]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I guess that for the show they will use some side story without the major characters like they did on the ewoks movies. [/b][/quote]
Well if there's any truth to the rumor's, then it seems like it's going to take place during the timeframe between Episode 3 and 4, and it will center on the Empire wiping out the last of the Jedi, with Vader possibly being a major character, and possible cameos from other characters.

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by Sluggo@May 4 2004, 11:02 PM
I think I am going to agree with Gazelle on this one.
Then I'm going to offer you the same bit of advice that I offered to Gazelle:

If you don't like it (or if you think that theoretically the odds are against it being good because of past failures or whatever and thus you won't like it) then don't watch it.

Still I think it'd be best to wait until you at least watch a couple episodes of the show(s) if and when they do come out, that way you can be certain whether or not they're any good.

And also since the writers and producers of The Holiday Special more than likely are not in anyway involved in this what-so-ever, I don't think there's any reason to suggest the new TV series would be anywhere near as bad, I don't think the comparison should be made at all to the Holiday Special just because it was a failed attempt at bringing SW to the small screen, and because of your fear that any new series would also be just as bad.

Ya' know, George Lucas hated the Holiday Special just as much as you do, probably even more.

There's no curse at work keeping SW from being good on TV, it's suffered because of lousy writers, lousy producers, and low budgets (just like Star Trek). If the right people (IE: people like Joss Whedon and the other good folks at M.E. and NOT Rick Berman) are involved then it has the potential to be a really good show.

[goodwije]

I know a lot of people are against it but if any of the writers/creators/producers from Mutant Enemy (Buffy) or Double Secret (SG1) where involved i would be overjoyed. There is quality Sci-Fi on TV out there.

[DarthAnakin]

Originally posted by TK-007@May 6 2004, 07:46 AM
There's no curse at work keeping SW from being good on TV, it's suffered because of lousy writers, lousy producers, and low budgets (just like Star Trek). If the right people (IE: people like Joss Whedon and the other good folks at M.E. and NOT Rick Berman) are involved then it has the potential to be a really good show.
If GL can get Joss Whedon involved in the project then I will definitely watch.

[goodwije]

The 2 big rumors seem to be

1. a show in between e3 and anh in which Vader will be involved and will show the remaining Jedi being hunted down. Which i personally believe could be a fantastic show have all kinds of cool cameos and interesting tidbits.

2. The rogue squadren story, so after ROTJ. Which could also be fun but dificult if they plant o stay in continuity which for many fans would eba must.

[Master Cephus]

If you really think about it, it would have to be like either 50+ before TPM or 50+ after ROTJ.

This way there is no continuity problems, you would have new characters that could possibly played by new actors thus making the shooting cheaper. I like the idea of it being 1000+ before TPM. The idea could be about the Jedi vs. The Sith or something. I like that idea.

But if you really think about it, without the above, you wouldn't have a show because the actors playing the people we know now is too expensive and I don't think the SW community as a whole would support someone different playing the actors we know.

[Midknight]

Id watch it, but I would be more excited if it would take place many millenia before Darth Vaders time and into the history of the Sith, with Darth Bane and the fallen Jedi's

[The_Senator_from_Terra]

Anakin I'd probably watch anything they put outtoo lol simply because it's Star Wars however in the back of my mind if it were that third child story I'd still be thinking "this is ridiculous." But I'd still watch.

And I'd definately enjoy ANYTHING with Vader as the protagonist. lol. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[jadeskywalker]

i think it would be cool if there was a tv series.

[goodwije]

Originally posted by Master Cephus@May 6 2004, 10:54 AM
If you really think about it, it would have to be like either 50+ before TPM or 50+ after ROTJ.

This way there is no continuity problems, you would have new characters that could possibly played by new actors thus making the shooting cheaper. I like the idea of it being 1000+ before TPM. The idea could be about the Jedi vs. The Sith or something. I like that idea.

But if you really think about it, without the above, you wouldn't have a show because the actors playing the people we know now is too expensive and I don't think the SW community as a whole would support someone different playing the actors we know.
well the show will probably not focus on currently established characters. Even if they decide to go with the Rogue squadren idea in which case they will have to recast Wedge i dont think that is such a big deal. He was a minor character in the movies only really gaining fame in EU. So there really shouldn't that big of a deal.

[DarthAnakin]

I wouldn't mind seeing the animated ones.

[Pagz]

if they're going to do a series set in or around the OT, I think I'd like to see a series that follows the rebellion soldiers. forget about the big characters, a war series set in the star wars universe, following around a group of soldiers would provide an interesting angle on the whole star wars saga. Just a thought.

[goodwije]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I think I'd like to see a series that follows the rebellion soldiers. forget about the big characters, a war series set in the star wars universe[/b][/quote]
a good one Pagz, i think that kind of show would be really interesting and a lot of fun.

[goodwije]

I have no interest what-so-ever in an animated series. TCWAS was cool for what it was but if not for hyperspace i would probably never even have watched all of those.

I just dont think an animated series could capture my attention or imagination. I seriously doubt i would even watch it.

[The_Senator_from_Terra]

I agree I've always wanted to see a bit more about the galactic civil war part minus the hidden underlying causes concerning the dark side and whatnot. The common Rebel and Imperial soldier I'm pretty sure would have no clue of that in the first place. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/trooper.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tie.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[Sluggo]

"If you don't like it (or if you think that theoretically the odds are against it being good because of past failures or whatever and thus you won't like it) then don't watch it.

Still I think it'd be best to wait until you at least watch a couple episodes of the show(s) if and when they do come out, that way you can be certain whether or not they're any good."


^I agree that judgement ought to wait until we have seen some of the end results. This "show" hasn't even been confirmed by any official sources, right? As soon as the "show" has been confirmed and released, then we can form an official opinion. As long as the "show" is hypothetical, speculation on whether or not is good shouldn't matter.

"Ya' know, George Lucas hated the Holiday Special just as much as you do, probably even more."

^Who said I hate the Holiday Special. It is just hard to watch. I am one of the few who really like the special. I have even contributed a few things to starwarsholidayspecial.com .

TK007, I have to admit that maybe my judgment was a little hasty. Maybe a live action Star Wars series would work, until ABC cancels it after two seasons. It seems like Rick McCallum would be the best guy to have produce the thing. Maybe Lucas could use the series to promote new technologies for ILM, like they did with the Young Indian Jones Chronicles.

[Darth Barrister]

What about some young rebel pilot that gets stuck on Endor with a really cute girl at his side?????

[The_Senator_from_Terra]

can we say "contrived?" style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by Sluggo@May 7 2004, 08:32 AM
This "show" hasn't even been confirmed by any official sources, right?
No, but they are planning something.

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